THE THINKING PERSON'S CRUISE

As The World’s Leading River Cruise Line®, Viking believes in offering you extraordinarily well-designed cruises that bring you closer to the cultures of the world.

THE VIKING DIFFERENCE

Viking Longship in Aschaffenburg, Germany

Sail with the No. 1 River Cruise Line

You’re about to discover the most convenient way to see the world. This is cruising on an intimate scale, with a personal touch. Meander along the world’s great waterways at the easy pace of the river, gliding past magnificent vistas and pausing to explore riverside ports, all while unpacking your bags just once.

Viking Longship near Würzburg

The Small Ship Experts

On a Viking ship, you will sail into the heart of your destination, so you can explore up close and in depth. Viking's innovative, award-winning Longships have set the standard in river cruising: Viking's intimate vessels have all the amenities of a fine hotel, providing the ideal opportunity to comfortably be transported each day to and from your next destination — where enriching discoveries are usually just a short walk from your ship.

Kinderdijk, The Netherlands

The Viking Way

With more itineraries in more destinations worldwide, Viking offers behind-the-scenes insights and opportunities that set them apart from other travel companies. While Viking's included and optional shore excursions cover cultural and historic highlights, they also go beyond, sharing with you The Viking Way with Local Life, Working World and Privileged Access experiences — opening doors to people and places otherwise difficult to visit. Top Pick: On a voyage between Holland and Belgium, you'll visit an astonishing five UNESCO World Heritage sites, which includes ascending one of the storied 18th-century windmills of Kinderdijk.

Local entertainment

Cultural Enrichment

Viking's Culture Curriculum,® an exclusive onboard program, brings local history to life with lectures on history and art; tastings of vintage wines from your destinations; restaurant menus inspired by local cuisine; informative port talks; and enriching Destination Performances featuring folkloric shows and musicians playing regional and classical music. Enlighten yourself further with the Library’s carefully curated collection of informative and inspirational books.

Atrium, Viking Longships

Serene Scandinavian Spaces

Viking has fine-tuned the art of exploring the world in comfort. Viking's ships have been thoughtfully engineered by nautical architects to bring the outside in with large, expansive windows. Graceful staterooms and suites are designed for ultimate comfort and serenity, and light-filled public spaces inspire and refresh you throughout your journey. Viking has designed their ships down to the most minute detail — from the light and airy Atrium to the relaxing Viking Lounge.

Aquavit Terrace

Destination-Focused Dining

Whatever your tastes, Viking believes dining is an important part of your journey, both on shore and on board. Viking's highly trained chefs are passionate about food and committed to providing an enriching culinary experience, whether you’re savoring authentic regional specialties or American classics. And the ships’ dining areas — from the elegant Restaurant to the Sun Deck and Aquavit Terrace, Viking's al fresco dining area at the bow of the ship — are the ideal setting for hospitable, attentive and personalized service.

Viking Longship

Genuine and Thoughtful Service

At Viking, Swiss-trained, friendly and knowledgeable staff are all devoted to making your onboard stay the most memorable possible. Viking ships are small and intimate, and every member of the staff — from stateroom stewards to the Guest Services team — is dedicated to personally hosting you. Viking will exceed your expectations and guarantees award-winning service — the only cruise line to do so.

Arles, France

Viking Inclusive Value

Viking firmly believes that you should not have to open your wallet every time you want a cup of coffee, a glass of wine or an excursion ashore. Instead, their goal is to provide you with great value, so Viking cruises are designed to give you more for your money with a cruise fare that includes everything you need, from meals and beverages to shore excursions and Wi-Fi. That is Viking Inclusive Value.

Voted the “Best River Cruise” by Condé Nast Traveler and named one of the Best River Cruise Lines by Travel + Leisure readers in the 2017 World’s Best Awards, innovative Viking Longships® — the newest and largest fleet on Europe’s rivers — have set the standard in river cruising.

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